How to Pronounce Temporarily

To pronounce "temporarily", say TEMP-or-ar-ily — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈtɛmp(ə)ɹəɹəli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈtɛmp(ə)ɹəɹəli/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “temporarily”

"temporarily" has 4 syllables: temp-or-ar-ily. It rhymes with arbitrarily and warily, if that helps it stick.

What does temporarily mean?

adverb

For a limited period of time; not permanently.

Synonyms

ephemerally fleetingly transiently

Words that rhyme with temporarily

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

arbitrarily warily wearily primarily customarily ordinarily extraordinarily necessarily merrily unnecessarily voluntarily momentarily

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "temporarily"?▾

"Temporarily" has 4 syllables: temp · or · ar · ily.

What is the IPA transcription of "temporarily"?▾

The IPA transcription of "temporarily" is /ˈtɛmp(ə)ɹəɹəli/.

What does "temporarily" mean?▾

Temporarily: For a limited period of time; not permanently.

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